October 21st 2023.
United Airlines has just announced a new boarding plan for economy fliers that promises to significantly save time and money. Starting October 26th, passengers will be subjected to a new six-group boarding procedure known as WILMA. According to United, this new system could save up to two minutes of boarding time.
John Milne, an expert from Clarkson University, said that while the change may seem small, even a minute saved can mean big savings for airlines such as United. He pointed out that in a year, a large airline could save hundreds of millions of dollars by reducing boarding time. He then went on to suggest an even better system, known as the "reverse pyramid" method, which is slightly more complex than WILMA.
The reverse pyramid method separates passengers into four different groups. The first group is window seats in the back half of the plane, followed by middle seats in the back half and window seats in the front half. The third group is aisle seats in the back half of the plane, then middle seats in the front half. Lastly, the fourth group is the aisle seat passengers in the front half of the plane.
It is important to note that there will be no changes to boarding procedures for passengers with disabilities, those with the highest frequent flier status, first class, or business class.
United Airlines is confident that its new WILMA boarding system will save time and money. However, for those looking for even greater savings, the reverse pyramid method may be the best option. Either way, it is clear that United is committed to providing the best boarding experience for its passengers.
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